Jan 26, 2026
To:Jen_F
Yep to be completely honest, and sorry if you’ve seen this comment already, but this was actually a true first draft effort. I set out to write this like an ikebana experience, flaws and all. so I had a pretty clear vision of the perspective I wanted etc, but I didn’t sweat it too much. everything was more about the vibe and emotion of the story. I wrote it in 20 days without wanting to be overly concerned about making it “proper”, and instead just wanted to luxuriate in the experience. it was fun, and very relaxing, but it definitely means this is far from perfect execution. even some of the bigger issues that might not land in the end for everyone, I want to leave them as is, so that this story really does stay as a simple moment in time for me. it was a fun, atypical challenge!